A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3173398 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3174787 epoch_slot_no: 21187 block_no: 3173250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-28 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5560c63e96f74e413a925e9cbd6455f6a01b31a26c8d97a7fb6c599fbf53a6aeBlock Operator
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